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spiteful

[spahyt-fuhl] / ˈspaɪt fəl /


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"Tourette's can feel spiteful and searches out the most upsetting tic for me personally and for those around me," he explained.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Over the next several years, Tidmarsh sent a series of spiteful messages to Tang and his business associates, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

"It's harmless - it's not spiteful, they're not doing anyone any harm," she said.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

That extra spiteful mile is unlikely to sit well with the workers who weren’t fired, since they may be next.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

Kendra stared at the bushes and trees, expecting to find spiteful eyes glaring back at her.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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